From introduction through 2001 model year they had timing BELTS.
Starting with the 2002 model year they were equipped with CHAINS.
yes
does the honda crv 2008 timing belt or chain
From 2002 HONDA replaced timing belt with chains ...so no more timing belt hassle.
It has a chain.
You don't as the 2004 Honda CRV uses a timing chain and not a belt. It should last the life of the engine.
YES it has a timing belt.
The 2008 Honda CRV has a cam (timing) chain the normally requires no maintenance.
2013 Honda CRV has a timing chain that requires no maintenance.
2012 Honda CRV has a timing chain.
Chain
The 2002 Honda CRV does not have a timing belt, it uses a chain that normally will last the life of the engine if oi/filter are changed according to the manufacures recommedations.
Timing chain, no. Timing belt, yes.
Honda specifies every 105,000 miles.